KWATSADUZA MARKET PLACE - Your Local Township Directory

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how KWATSADUZA MARKET PLACE ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

**Account Information:** When you sign up, we collect your email address and password to create and secure your account.
**Business Profile Information:** When you list a business, we collect information you provide, such as the business name, description, contact details (phone, email, address), operating hours, and images. This information is intended for public display.

Information Collected Automatically:

**Usage Data:** We use Firebase Analytics to collect information about your interactions with our Service, such as pages visited and buttons clicked. This helps us understand how our service is used and how to improve it.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our Service, including displaying business listings to the public.
To manage your account and provide you with customer support.
To process transactions and subscriptions if you sign up for premium services.
To communicate with you, including sending password reset emails or important service updates.
To monitor and analyze usage to improve the Service.

Data Security and Storage

We use Firebase, a Google platform, to store and secure your data. Firebase implements industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

**Right to Access:** You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
**Right to Rectification:** You can edit your business and personal information through your dashboard to correct any inaccuracies.
**Right to Erasure:** You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions. To do so, please contact us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thabisomobdev@gmail.com.